Equine Resources
Books and Videos
- Athena : Midway College Library Catalog
- WorldCat - Search a catalog of books and other materials from libraries worldwide via FirstSearch. This database is used for requesting books for interlibrary loan.
- NetLibrary - A collection of full-text electronic books.
- Academic Search Premier - Multi-disciplinary database of full-text journal titles
- AGRICOLA via EBSCO host This database contains bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library. The citations are comprised of journal articles, monographs, theses, patents, software, audiovisual materials, and technical reports related to agriculture. No full-text articles.
- AGRICOLA via National Agricultural Library
- MEDLINE via EBSCOhost MEDLINE, created by the National Library of Medicine, provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more. No full-text articles.
- MEDLINE via PubMed
SPORTDiscus Provided by the Sport Information Resource Centre, SPORTDiscus offers comprehensive, bibliographic coverage of sport, fitness and related disciplines. No full-text articles. Veterinary Journal Index - Equine (Veterinary Journal Index is available on the research computers in the library)
Education and Research
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation is the world’s largest private supporter of equine medical research. It has allocated a record total of more than $1,100,000 for equine research projects in 2007. The research includes the launch of 13 new projects, continuation of eight projects entering their second year, and the Storm Cat Career Development Award.
Kentucky Equine Education Project
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) was formed to increase awareness of the benefits of Kentucky's horse economy and to promote jobs and economic opportunities for Kentuckians through the Commonwealth's world-class horse industry. KEEP educates the public about the benefits of the horse industry and encourages the development of a pro-jobs and economic opportunities agenda for the Kentucky horse economy.
North American Racing Academy The North American Racing Academy is the first horse racing academy in the United States. It focuses on providing training for jockeys with a long-term goal of providing a career pathway for individuals interested in working in all aspects of the racing industry.
The Race for Education is a national education scholarship foundation funded by various parties related to or with an interest in the Thoroughbred racing industry. It is a nonprofit organization established to improve the quality of life for young people through education, attract younger, better educated individuals to careers in the Thoroughbred industry and help establish the racing industry as a good citizen in the community.
Professional and Regulatory Organizations
American Association of Equine Practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of horses. The AAEP's work includes the development and promotion of recommended practice guidelines; support for research, training and education; advocacy on behalf of the horse, veterinarians and horse owners; and providing timely distribution of information on health matters important to the equine industry.
American Saddlebred Horse Association and American Saddlebred Registry
The American Saddlebred Horse Association is the oldest breed registry in the United States for an American breed of horse. The association and the registry work together to safeguard the integrity of the American Saddlebred bred, to promote the use of Saddlebreds, and to expand the public’s knowledge of America’as original pleasure and competition horse.
The Jockey Club is the breed registry for all Thoroughbred horses in North America. It is responsible for maintaining The American Stud Book, which includes all Thoroughbreds foaled in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico as well as Thoroughbreds imported into those countries from nations around the world that maintain similar Thoroughbred registries.
The Kentucky Dressage Association is a group member organization of the United States Dressage Federation and promotes the sport of dressage in Kentucky and encourages a high standard of accomplishment in dressage primarily through educational programs. Members are drawn from Kentucky and surrounding states.
United States Dressage Federation
The USDF was established for the purpose of promoting and encouraging a high standard of accomplishment in dressage throughout the United States, primarily through educational programs.
United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in the world, represented throughout 30 countries. It provides instruction and competition in English riding, horse sports, and horse management for children and young adults.
World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc.
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The World Equestrian Games are comprised of the world championships for eight equestrian sports - show jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, reining, vaulting, endurance and para-equestrian. The Games are held every four years, two years prior to the Olympic Games, and are governed by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The FEI is the international governing body of equestrian sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee. It is the organization which establishes rules and regulations for the conduct of international equestrian events.
Publications
The Blood-Horse is a weekly trade publication devoted to international Thoroughbred racing and breeding.
The Horse is a monthly, all-breeds horse health magazine written for hands-on horse owners, trainers, riders, breeders, and barn managers who want to know more about taking the best care of his or her horses.
Research
Livestock Library - Equine Resources
The Virtual Livestock Library is maintained by the Department of Animal Science at Oklahoma State University. The Equine Resources page contains links on breeds, law, husbandry, general information, disease, and nutrition as well as links to publications and commercial sites.